5/12/2009 @ 4:00PM

In Pictures: 10 Beautiful Destinations, One Step Removed

Mackinac Island, Mich.

An offbeat vacation awaits visitors to this historic island. Cars have been banned since the late 19th century (except for emergencies). Horse-drawn carriages and bicycles rule the streets, and the Grand Hotel still requires formal dress for dinner. June is the best time to visit, since the island pulls out all the stops for its annual Lilac Festival from the June 5 through 14.

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